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20.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
Griffin
Mericle
Ohio Northern
Wapakoneta (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 185LBS
S/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Team Ohio Pro Select
Wapakoneta (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 185LBS
S/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Team Ohio Pro Select
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/16/25
22.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/23
13
Hard Hit %
2/16/25
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/25
85
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/25
328
Distance (max)
2/16/25
69
Sweet Spot %
6/21/23
7.25
60-yd
2/16/25
3.97
30-yd
2/16/25
1.68
10-yd
2/16/25
18.7
Run speed (max)
2/16/25
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
2/16/25
1.97 - 2.13
Pop Time
6/21/23
Game Performance
Notes
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Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph.
Defense: 1.99-2.09 pop times.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.30 max vertical.
Griffin Mericle: C, (2026) Delphos St John’s, OH. 5-foot-8, 170-pound. (58.6 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall stance with a smooth compact load, then used a short quick stride. Bat speed is developing, displays a level swing plane and balanced finish. Pull side up the middle approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 72 mph during throw downs. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 72 mph; had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.97-2.13 pop time. Clocked a time of 7.67 in the 60-yard dash.
Griffin Mericle: C, (2026) Delphos St John's, OH. 5-foot-8, 175-pound sturdy build. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide strong stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick efficient, used a short uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 75 mph; shows next level hands, athletic feet, and a clean natural transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.00-2.09. Calm clean setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short very quick arm action and athletic slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.81.